March 8, 2016, Xiamen, China: Atlas Copco released its new state-of-the-art technology in the dimension stone industry (DSI) at the Xiamen International Stone Fair from March 6 to 9, 2016.

SpeedROC D30

For many years, Atlas Copco has been focused on product development and technology innovation in the DSI. After successfully launching the Rock Buggy and SpeedCut, Atlas Copco is once again presenting new products SpeedROC D30 and SpeedROC 2F drill rigs.

SpeedROC D30 is a down-the-hole drill rig. It’s capable of drilling straight, vertical and horizontal holes that enable wire cutting and horizontal holes with a ground clearance. SpeedROC 2F, a robust and versatile drill rig from Atlas Copco, specially designed for the DSI. The big advantage of this rig is its high productivity provided by a 360-degree coverage area, long boom reach, flexible drilling capacity, fast positioning and high tramming stability. The all-round coverage saves time when positioning the rig while the long, rotatable boom is perfectly suited to both bench drilling and block dressing. Equipped with two well proven hydraulic rock drills, the SpeedROC 2F can give high productivity and reduce cost. Both new products represent Atlas Copco’s latest technology in DSI, and they attracted great attention from the visitors at the exhibition.

SpeedROC 2F

Known for its remote control capability, fast drilling speed, and low fuel consumption, Atlas Copco’s Rock Buggy is widely acclaimed in the DSI in Europe and North America. SpeedCut is the fastest diamond wire cutting machine on the market; both devices can be widely used in the marble, granite, sandstone, limestone quarries.

Atlas Copco is a world-leading provider of sustainable productivity solutions. The Group serves customers with innovative compressors, vacuum solutions and air treatment systems, construction and mining equipment, power tools and assembly systems. Atlas Copco develops products and services focused on productivity, energy efficiency, safety and ergonomics. The company was founded in 1873, is based in Stockholm, Sweden, and has a global reach spanning more than 180 countries. In 2015, Atlas Copco had revenues of BSEK 102 (BEUR 11) and more than 43 000 employees.

Atlas Copco’s Mining and Rock Excavation Technique business area provides equipment for drilling and rock excavation, a complete range of related consumables and service through a global network. The business area innovates for sustainable productivity in surface and underground mining, infrastructure, civil works, well drilling and geotechnical applications. Principal product development and manufacturing units are located in Sweden, the United States, Canada, China and India.